We're looking for Appropriate Adult Bank Workers in the Derry/Londonderry Area

Appropriate Adult Bank Workers

A Bank Worker is a person who may be called on to work as and when required but who does not have any guaranteed hours and who works sporadically with no set patterns of work. There is no obligation on the bank worker to accept work offered.

Location: Waterside PSNI Station (51A Richill Park, Londonderry BT47 5QA)

Hours: Various: availability required evenings, days, weekends

Hourly Rate: £13.21 per hour.

Additional remuneration offered when on standby: Callout payment of £20 & Standby allowance of £7.50.

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 7^th October 2025

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

 Appropriate adults have an important role to play in the custody environment by ensuring that the detained person whom they are assisting understands what is happening to them and why, providing support, advice and assistance to vulnerable adults or juveniles detained in a police custody suite in line with the provisions of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) NI Order 1989).

What we ask for from you:

• Committed to achieving OCN level 3 qualification in Appropriate Adults within the first year of employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to juveniles, mentally disordered or mentally vulnerable people.

OR

Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing advocacy and guidance type support in another care setting

• Must be able to demonstrate experience of working with basic computer packages, the internet, and emails.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to the role of an Appropriate Adult.
• Able to travel throughout Northern Ireland if required, and living within approximately 20 miles of the PSNI Derry/Londonderry Custody Suite
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car is essential as this role may require the Appropriate Adult to travel regionally. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI with Barred list check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV's are not accepted. Online Application.

LINK TO APPLY:

https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3959308?cid=3264